Use of Mobile Phone Geolocation in Ireland's Criminal Proceedings

Although the geolocation technique, known as cell site analysis, can be used to determine the location or the movement of mobile phones, it may not be precise as to determining the mobile's exact location. When cell site analyses are introduced as incriminating evidence in court proceedings, courts are concerned with the evidentiary weigh rather than the admissibility factor of such evidence. This article illustrates on what evidence can be collected through cell site analysis and their admission in Ireland's courts. Cell site analysis allows experts to locate and track the movements of mobile phones. This method of mobile geolocation has been increasingly used by law enforcement agents and introduced as evidence in court proceedings. Despite the apparent usefulness of such analysis, courts have been wary about absolute reliance on this method, unless the analysis is supported by other evidence.

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